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Its primary occupations are [[sheep]] and [[cattle]] farming, and various industries, amongst which [[coal]] mining and shipbuilding have been historically important. Car manufacturing is also important industry in the north-east of the county, with the [[Nissan]] plant at Washington, whilst Durham University is a significant employer in the city of Durham itself.
Its primary occupations are [[sheep]] and [[cattle]] farming, and various industries, amongst which [[coal]] mining and shipbuilding have been historically important. Car manufacturing is also important industry in the north-east of the county, with the [[Nissan]] plant at Washington, whilst Durham University is a significant employer in the city of Durham itself.
County Durham lends its name to the administrative county of Durham County Council. However, the two are legally distinct from one another and have different boundaries.
== Administration ==
== Administration ==
As of 2024, much of the county is served by [[Durham County Council]], although that council not only excludes some of the most populous areas of the county, but contains some areas of northern Yorkshire as well.
As of 2024, much of the county is served by [[Durham County Council]], although that council not only excludes some of the most populous areas of the county, but contains some areas of northern Yorkshire as well.